Helena Gräf

Helena Gräf is a Researcher and doctoral student at the Berlin School of Economics and Law, collaborating with the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Erfurt. Her research focuses on international and comparative political economy, green industrial policy, and socio-ecological transformation, with a particular emphasis on sustainability in global value chains and European economic policy.

Education:

• MA in Political Economy of European Integration
• BA in International Business Management (HWR Berlin)
• Studied abroad at Universidad de Montevideo, Uruguay

Gräf's research projects include analyses of global value chains in Germany, India, and Brazil post-COVID-19, and property conflicts related to Chinese direct investments in Europe. Her work explores industrial policy transitions in the EU, Chile, Brazil, and India, focusing on lithium industries, automotive sectors, and regulatory frameworks.

Her publications highlight themes such as the EU's battery industry transformation, pandemic-driven value chain restructuring, and the geopolitical implications of Chinese investments. These works are grounded in political economy, globalization, and sustainability, often addressing policy implications for European and global governance.

Helena Gräf's email address is Helena.Graef@hwr-berlin.de, and she is affiliated with the Collaborative Research Center TRR 294 'Structural Change of Property'.